On the evening of September 11, the 25 meter long two masted schooner Amazone (IMO: 8136867) allided in the Bay of Kiel at Kiel, Germany. The Amazone was maneuvering in the Germania harbour when it’s bow sprit struck a bridge. Authorities stated damage was light with portion of the rail of the bridge only requiring repairs. The bridge remained in operating condition while repairs to the rail and lights. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.
On the morning of September 8, the 204 meter long, 31114 dwt container ship CMA CGM Mermaid (IMO: 9961283) ran aground in the Gulf of Finland at the port of Muuga, Estonia. The CMA CGM Mermaid had completed a voyage from Kotka to Muuga when it approached the berth at the container terminal. For undisclosed reasons, the container ship’s bow struck head on into quay. There were no reports of injuries, but the quay and the berth the 182 meter long, 30695 dwt bulk carrier Belasitza (IMO: 9498262) were damaged. The CMA CGM Mermaid was later listed as have run aground at the same location. No further details reported.
On the afternoon of August 31, the 113.5 meter long, 7670 dwt cargo vessel Iris I (IMO: 9341172) allided in the Jade Bight at Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The Iris I, loaded with gravel, approached the sea locks at Wilhelmshaven when an operational error was made by the master of the vessel. The error caused an engine failure on the cargo vessel resulting in the bow of the Iris I striking the sea lock. The sea lock suffered only minor damage, but the bulbous bow of the Iris I was partially crushed. However, the cargo vessel was able to proceed under its own power to its berth.
After the incident, the water police launched an investigation. The Iris I was inspected and the vessel was detained. No reports of injuries or pollution released.